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title: "ID 6548189 - DOF - EDD - NICS Identity Assurance Solution - PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bce2"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE"
published: "2026-06-25"
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# ID 6548189 - DOF - EDD - NICS Identity Assurance Solution - PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bce2

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## Summary

The Department of Finance is initiating a procurement process titled "ID 6548189 - DOF - EDD - NICS Identity Assurance Solution - PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT" in Belfast, United Kingdom. This process falls under the "services" industry category, specifically targeting software package and information systems. Currently in the planning stage, the Department is conducting a preliminary market engagement phase, with an engagement deadline set for 3 pm on 27th July 2026. The full tender notice will be released by 1st October 2026, and the contract is projected to begin in April 2027 and may extend through March 2032.

This tender presents a considerable opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, software development, and data security solutions to partner with Northern Ireland's central government. Companies that can provide advanced identity assurance solutions along with ongoing support and maintenance stand a strong chance to benefit from this contract, fostering business growth through government collaboration. Engaging in this preliminary market phase allows interested parties to contribute to shaping the procurement requirements, potentially positioning themselves favourably when the competitive tendering procedure commences.

## Notice

The Department of Finance (DoF) is currently preparing to initiate a competitive tendering procedure to establish a contract with a Supplier to provide an identity solution along with support and maintenance of our existing Identity Assurance (NIDA) application. The contract duration is anticipated to be an initial period of three years, with two options to extend of up to one year each. The potential scale and scope of this contract is such that it offers a significant opportunity to bidders. Prior to initiating the procurement, DoF wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process. The questionnaire must be completed and submitted via eTendersNI by the engagement deadline of 3pm on 27th July 2026. Please see document entitled "ID 6548189 - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Questionnaire" in CfT documents for further detail.

### Planning Information

If you wish to participate in the Contracting Authority’s Preliminary Market Engagement for this requirement, a questionnaire for completion is available via eTendersNI under ID 6548189.
The questionnaire must be completed and submitted via eTendersNI by the engagement deadline date and time detailed above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059757-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT3 9ED |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72212731 - File security software development services
- 72212732 - Data security software development services
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2026 at 10:17 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059757-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059757-2026
  25th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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